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Earthquake Rattles Taiwan: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Causes Chaos and Injuries

Earthquake Rattles Taiwan: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Causes Chaos and Injuries
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  • A 6.4 quake hit Taiwan's Chiayi county, reaching Taipei, shaking buildings widely.
  • The quake's epicenter was 10 km deep; TSMC factories were evacuated but no major injuries.
  • 27 injured and six rescued from a collapsed house in Tainan's Nanxi district.
  • Frequent quakes occur due to Taiwan's 'Ring of Fire' location, with past deadly quakes.
  • Chiayi's historic 1906 earthquake claimed over 1,200 lives, marking the area's vulnerability.
  • Damage reported to Zhuwei Bridge and homes in Tainan's Nanxi, but no fire casualties.
  • TSMC resumed production in hours after swift evacuation, ensuring minimal disruption.
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